Dynamo Front Office
The Dynamo organization includes many tireless individuals who do not affect the on-field action on gamedays but take great pride in bringing fans great game-day experiences all season long. Read below to learn a little about the members of the Dynamo front office staff.
| Administration | Communications | Customer Service |
| Dynamo Charities | Marketing | Operations |
| Sponsorship / Partnership Activation | Ticketing | Youth Development |
Chris Canetti - President of Business Operations
Dynamo debut: 2006
Hometown: Guilford, CT
College: Quinnipiac University
Coolest Desk Item: Pictures of my daughters
Favorite Movie: Jerry Maguire
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld
Favorite Band: Billy Joel
Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2007 Western Conference final vs. Kansas City
About Me: I enjoy my job with the Dynamo and being part of Major League Soccer, and I spend almost all of my free time with my family, enjoying each and every moment.
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Steven Powell - Executive Vice President
Dynamo debut : 2006
Hometown: London England
Favorite TV Show: Dragons Den - BBC America
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Every game that was a sell-out
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David Tagliarino - Senior Vice President
Dynamo debut: February 2012
Hometown: Houston, TX
College: University of Houston
Coolest Desk Item: Picture of my family
Favorite Movie: Field of Dreams
Favorite Book: Heaven is Real
Favorite Band: U2 and Coldplay
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Coming soon
About Me: When not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
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ADMINISTRATION
Stephanie Gonzalez - Executive Assistant
Dynamo debut : 2008
Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
College: Houston Baptist University
Coolest Desk Item: The two randomly abandoned soccer balls
Favorite Movie: Home Alone 1&2, Love Actually and Anchorman
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family, Friends, The Office
Favorite Band: The Beatles
Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2010 MLS All-Star game in Houston - 72,000 people in attendance! Also, seeing all of the fans travel to Los Angeles for the 2011 MLS Cup final to cheer on the Dynamo.
About Me: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Nicole Levins - Office Manager
Dynamo debut : 2011 as an MA; 2013 Full Time
Hometown: Milton, Fl
College: The Florida State University '07, '10
Coolest Desk Item: A drawing of a bird and notes from coworkers
Favorite Movie: The Wood and Pride and Prejudice
Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory, Scandal
Favorite Band: I like old school R&B and Hip Hop, Usher, Corinne Bailey Rae, Maroon 5, Whitney Houston
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Home playoff games at BBVA Compass Stadium and being able to attend the MLS Cup in Los Angeles in 2012
About Me: I have very eclectic taste in music, I love trying new restaurants so if you have suggestions let me know, I love anything lemon flavored, and I LOVE JESUS and FLORIDA STATE!!!
COMMUNICATIONS
Lester Gretsch - Senior Director, Communications and Broadcasting
Dynamo debut : 2006
Hometown: Turrialba, Costa Rica
College: Grand Canyon University (Phoenix AZ)
Coolest Desk Item: My two MLS Cup championship medals and some White House memorabilia
Favorite Movie: Star Wars trilogies
Favorite TV Show: Anything on National Geographic or the Discovery Channel
Favorite Band: Most Spanish pop is good. I also enjoy classical music
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Both MLS Cup championships
About Me: I can be intense at times, but I am normally pretty chill. I like to have fun and lots of laughs with my friends and colleagues
Matt Pedersen - Communications Manager / Radio Broadcaster
Dynamo debut : 2012
Hometown: Dublin, CA
College: San Francisco State University
Coolest Desk Item: Throwback folding headphones
Favorite Movie: Dumb & Dumber
Favorite TV Show: The Office (original BBC version), Parks & Recreation, Seinfeld
Favorite Band: Bob Dylan at the moment
Favorite Dynamo Moment: I expect May 12 to be an amazing experience
About Me: I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and attended the final Earthquakes game in San Jose in 2005. I spent the last several years in Minor League Baseball, with stops in Salem-Keizer (Oregon), San Bernardino and Savannah. I am a fan of the Dynamo, San Francisco Giants, 49ers and Sharks.
Jonathan Kaplan - Senior Content Producer
Dynamo debut : 2010
Hometown: Lynbrook, NY
College: University of Richmond
Coolest Desk Item: Dynamo yarmulke
Favorite Movie: The Lion King
Favorite TV Show: LOST, Friday Night Lights and Modern Family among many
Favorite Band: Garth Brooks or Billy Joel
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Heading to Corpus Christi for the Ryan-Sanders Shootout and seeing a select group of staff pull off a tremendous event.
About Me: I was a three-sport athlete in high school: soccer, bowling, and tennis. I spent six months on the varsity football team in college as a kicker but rarely kicked the ball over my own offensive line. I love visiting other countries and hope to one day be fluent in Spanish and Hebrew.
Anthony Vasser - Multimedia Coordinator / Team Photographer
Dynamo debut: 2011
Hometown: Plano, TX
College: Texas A&M
Coolest Desk Item: A special Aggie-Maroon Dynamo hat
Favorite Movie: Jurasic Park, Memento
Favorite TV Show: 30 Rock and Modern Family
Favorite Band: Bowling for Soup
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Every day. Can there be anything better than a job taking photos and creating video of this incredible team, the Dynamo Girls and the fans all day, every day.
About Me: I really enjoy traveling. I am most intrigued when the standard menu varies from the typical American fare. Like a burger combo that comes with spaghetti instead of fries, banana-based ketchup, or corn with ice cream.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Travis Watkins - Senior Director, Ticket & Premium Services
Dynamo debut : 2006
Hometown: Hazelton, ID
College: University of Idaho
Coolest Desk Item: Framed picture of the 2010 MLS All-Stars vs. Manchester United (more than 70,000 fans at Reliant Stadium)
Favorite Movie: Top Gun and Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: Rescue Me / Modern Family / The League
Favorite Band: Aerosmith / U2
Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2006 and 2007 MLS Cup championships and the inaugural match at BBVA Compass Stadium
About Me: I began my MLS career in 2003 selling tickets for the San Jose Earthquakes a few years later to be known as the Houston Dynamo. I spent 3 years in San Jose before moving to NY/NJ to work for the Metrostars before relocating to Houston in the summer of 2006 to re-join the club I had originally started with. I have been very fortunate to be a part of 3 Championship teams and open up a new stadium. I was not a soccer fan originally, but over the years I have developed a true passion for the sport.
Abbie Kaucher - Manager, Premium Services
Dynamo debut : February 2012
Hometown: Villanova, PA
College: University of Connecticut (Home of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball champions!)
Coolest Desk Item: UConn Huskies road sign
Favorite Movie: Glory Road
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Band: The Script
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Being hired onto the Houston Dynamo staff to help with the opening of the new stadium. It's a very exciting time for the organization and the city of Houston, and I'm proud to be a part of it!
About Me: I have been involved with athletics throughout my entire life, and have been fortunate enough to turn my greatest pastime into my professional career working for the Houston Dynamo. As an avid runner, I have completed six marathons with the 2011 New York City Marathon as my most recent accomplishment.
Tiffani Whittington - Customer Service Manager
Dynamo debut : 2008
Hometown: Ruston, LA
College: Louisiana State University
Coolest Desk Item: My coveted candy bowl
Favorite Movie: "Coming to America"
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy, Martin, Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family, The Office, Friends, Saved by the Bell, 90210 (original), Revenge and Scandal
Favorite Band: I don't have a favorite band. I love everything except country and heavy metal.
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Winning the Eastern Conference Championship the last two years and making the trip to MLS Cup
About Me: I'm a country girl with a passion for food, sports, and all things funny-which means I'm pretty great! : )
Kimberly Sutton - Service Specialist
Dynamo debut : March 2012
Hometown: Burleson, TX
College: Rice University (Sid Rich College)
Coolest Desk Item: Don't have one
Favorite Movie: The Rock, She's the Man, and Nacho Libre
Favorite TV Show: Parks and Recreation and The Office
Favorite Band: Daddy Yankee
Favorite Dynamo Moment: The player entrance for the Eastern Conference Championship playoff game vs. DC United at home last year, the atmosphere in the stadium was amazing.
About Me: I grew up playing soccer and I love my new job working in MLS. I like to hang out with my friends and joke around with my sister. I am an upbeat person who loves to have fun and I'm always smiling!
Angela Solis - Service Specialist
Dynamo debut : 2012
Hometown: San Pedro Sula, Honduras
College: Saint Leo University
Coolest Desk Item: Dynamo soccer stress ball
Favorite TV Show: The Voice
Favorite Band: Maroon 5
Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2012 BBVA Compass Stadium opening
About Me: I grew up in Honduras and moved to the United States for college. I am a soccer fanatic with a passion for food. Coffee is a must in the morning! Se habla español :)
David Redd - Service Specialist
Dynamo debut: 2011
Hometown: Seabrook, TX
College: Texas Tech University
Coolest Desk Item: My bible verse name card
Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad
Favorite Band: The Temptations
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Cheering in the stands with my dad at the inaugural game in 2006 as we watched Brian Ching score four times in a 5-2 victory over Colorado.
About Me: Born on the beautiful island of Galveston and raised in the Houston suburb of Seabrook. Grew up playing all sports, but it was soccer that put the most miles on my parents’ mini-van. No, I didn’t make it as a professional soccer player, but I like to think I’m making it as a soccer professional, working for my hometown team.
Jennifer Kammerer - Customer Service Specialist
Dynamo debut : 2013
Hometown: Plano, TX
College: Texas Tech University
Coolest Desk Item: Picture from US Men's National team game in Jacksonville, FL.
Favorite Movie: Miracle, Green Street Hooligans Favorite TV Show: Friends, Top Chef
Favorite Band: Mumford & Sons, Dave Matthews, Coldplay
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Home opener 2013 vs. DC United - First Dynamo game!
About Me: I've played soccer since I can remember, including 4 great years at Texas Tech. I spent some time in Colorado in the mountains and in Florida at the beach, before coming back to Texas to start my working career in soccer. I love the game and want to make everyone a fan!
Jared Hall - Customer Service Specialist
Dynamo debut : 2013
Hometown: Moorpark (Los Angeles, CA
College: Western Kentucky University (B.S.) & Sam Houston State University (M.A)
Coolest Desk Item: Picture of My Fiancé and me
Favorite Movie: Step-Btothers
Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Band: The Rat Pack - Nothing better than the classics
Favorite Dynamo Moment: My first two Dynamo Games this season. I love the crowd's energy, as well as some incredible wins.
About Me:Prior to my entry into professional sport with the Houston Aeros, I spent the past 10 years competing and coaching Cheerleading at a variety of different levels across the country, particularly Collegiate. I am incredibly positive and am very excited to meet each and every one of my season ticket holders face-to-face!
DYNAMO CHARITIES
Maria Duran - Senior Manager, Dynamo Charities
Dynamo debut: 2006
Hometown: San Salvador, El Salvador; Pasadena, TX
College: University of Houston – Go Coogs!!!
Coolest Desk Item: Picture with President George H.W. Bush holding the MLS Cups
Favorite Movie: Jungle Book - Disney movie
Favorite TV Show: anything Kardashians
Favorite Band: Mana
Favorite Dynamo Moment: MLS Cup 2006 – I had never been so nervous, excited and anxious at once, but as soon as Onstad caught that ball and we won, the feeling was amazing. Being able to run on the field and celebrate with your co-workers and team was great and so unbelievable! Even the sky was orange that day.
About Me: Graduated from UH, went on to work with many different companies, including MTV and Univision before landing this gig. Love this town, love soccer and love the company, glad to be working with the Houston Dynamo.
MARKETING
Jon Schuller - Senior Director, Marketing
Dynamo debut: 2010
Hometown: Holdrege, NE
College: University of Nebraska
Coolest Desk Item: Autographed Ichiro baseball
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite TV Show: Dynamo Weekly
Favorite Band: U2
Favorite Dynamo Moment: TBD
About Me: TBD
John Dabkowski - Senior Marketing Manager
Dynamo debut: 2011
Hometown: Southlake, Texas (Born in Sittingbourne, England)
College: Indiana University
Coolest Desk Item: Dynamo Stadium License Plate Frame
Favorite Movie: Old School
Favorite TV Show: Mad Men and Friday Night Lights
Favorite Band: Dave Matthews Band
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Alex Dixon’s injury time winner vs. Real Salt Lake was a great start. But, ask me again in May 2012.
About Me: I was born in England, moved to Texas when I was 10 years old. My dad is from Melbourne, Australia. In 2010 I became a U.S. citizen, so now I’m a citizen of England, Australia and the USA.
Juan Loya - Graphic Designer
Dynamo debut: 2010
Hometown: Houston, TX
College: University of Houston - Clear Lake
Coolest Desk Item: At the moment I have a seriously cool stack of post-it notes, but this is subject to change.
Favorite Movie: This is Spinal Tap, Bottle Rocket, The Big Lebowski or anything by the Coen Brothers
Favorite TV Show: Community, Doctor Who, The IT Crowd
Favorite Band: The Roots, Spoon, Radiohead
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Houston Dynamo vs. Chivas USA, my first game
About Me: Huge nerd about graphic design, sci-fi, and game shows. Really excited to be a part of this great team and organization!
Tyler Moyer - Grassroots Marketing Coordinator
Dynamo debut: 2007 via trade from the Houston Rockets
Hometown: Chicago, IL
College: University of Houston
Coolest Desk Item: A limited edition Moochie Norris Celebriduck
Favorite Movie: Snatch
Favorite TV Show: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report
Favorite Band: Foo Fighters
Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2007 Houston Dynamo MLS Playoffs
About Me: Just a fun loving guy
Dynamo Diesel - Team Mascot
Dynamo debut : 2007
Hometown: H-Town
College: It’s true that foxes are very smart, but I’m only 6 years old. It’s a little early to ask me about college.
Coolest Desk Item: That would have to be my special keyboard with over-sized buttons. It’s not easy to type with giant paws, ya know.
Favorite Movie: I think the Fox and Hound is a great movie. It doesn’t hurt that Todd the Fox is my cousin either.
Favorite TV Show: If I’m not watching a Dynamo away game, Dynamo Weekly, Dynamo Insider, or Dynamo Rewind on Channel 11.2, then you’ll find me outside playing.
Favorite Band: "Who? Houston Dynamo! Who? Houston Dynamo!" I love to hear Mike Jones rapping about "Fans love to see that Fox Steppin Out!"
Favorite Dynamo Moment: It would have to be the goal that tied New England in the 2007 MLS Cup. When New England scored first it was intense. When the Dynamo answered right back to tie, I knew we were going to be champions again!
About Me: I love going to the Houston Zoo to hang out with my friends. Who knows, maybe those foxes want to become Dynamo season ticket holders?
OPERATIONS
Frank Arnold - Director, Operations
Dynamo debut: 2007
Hometown: San Pedro, CA
College: Rice University
Coolest Desk Item: Plush ita Trinita Mascot
Favorite Movie: Enemy at the Gates
Favorite TV Show: Eureka, BSG, Warehouse 13
Favorite Band: Ratatat, Arctic Monkeys, The Streets, Bad Religion
Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2007 Western Conference final and 2011 Eastern Conference Final
Sam Longoria - Coordinator, Operations
Dynamo debut: 2012
Hometown: Houston, TX
College: Sam Houston State University
Coolest Desk Item: Picture of my daughter
Favorite Movie: Major League
Favorite TV Show: Everybody Loves Raymond and SportsCenter
Favorite Band: The Mars Volta and most classic rock
Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2011 MLS Cup viewing party at Bar Munich. The atmosphere and support for the club was amazing.
About me: I love playing all kinds of recreational sports and recently picked up disc golf. Having the opportunity to work for a sports organization in the city where I'm from makes me pretty luck. I am excited to be working for the Dynamo, as many new things are beginning to take shape with this organization and sport. I am married to a wonderful wife and we have a beautiful daughter.
SPONSORSHIP / PARTNERSHIP ACTIVATION
Kristen Gambetta - Director, Partnership Activation
Dynamo debut: 2006
Hometown: Sarasota, FL
College: Rice University
Coolest Desk Item: A framed picture of our Partnership Activation Team
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite TV Show: Homeland
Favorite Band: I can't pick just one! Some of my favorites: Justin Timberlake, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Amos Lee, Taylor Swift
Favorite Dynamo Moment: The first goal that Brad Davis scored on Opening Day of BBVA Compass Stadium. I was standing right near the supporter's section and saw Brad run towards them to celebrate the goal. It will be tough to beat that moment!
About Me: I played soccer and ran track at Rice University, which is what originally brought me to Houston. I am a foodie that enjoys cooking and trying new restaurants in Houston, going to concerts, photography, and going to the lake or the beach with friends.
Aditya "Diddy" Saini - Partnership Activation Manager
Dynamo debut: 2007
Hometown: Ahmedabad, India
College: University of Houston
Coolest Desk Item: World Globe
Favorite Movie: Cool Runnings
Favorite TV Show: Top Gear
Favorite Band: Jay-Z/ The Beatles
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Grand Opening of BBVA Compass Stadium on May 12, 2012. Standing on the sideline during the national anthem while two U.S. Coast Guard orange helicopters fly over on point to kick-off the game. Awesome feeling.
About Me: Chasing Greatness...
Lauren Wilson - Manager of Partnership Activation
Dynamo debut: July 2012
Hometown: Houston born & raised!
College: University of Houston
Coolest Desk Item: Plastic fried eggs & ice cubes & a red high heel shoe signed by country artist Kellie Pickler that came with me from my previous desk in radio
Favorite Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's; A Bronx Tale; The Godfather II; Giant
Favorite TV Show: Mad Men; The Mindy Project; Nashville
Favorite Band: Totally varies from The Rolling Stones to the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Nirvana to the Beastie Boys to Jay-Z...depends on the day!
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Standing on the field before the Sporting KC play-off match, which was the first play-off game played at BBVA Compass Stadium, & hearing the fans in the packed Stadium as the Coast Guard flew over
About Me: Born and raised in Houston, I feel very fortunate to be working for a sports team in my hometown. It was always a dream of mine to work in radio and then in sports, and I have been incredibly fortunate to do both here in Houston. My free time consists of spending time with my great friends and family, going to concerts, mastering cooking and hanging with my favorite guy, my dog Lucas.
Marc Vasquez - Partnership Activation Coordinator
Dynamo debut: February 2012
Hometown: Houston, TX
College: Saint Louis University, home of the Billikens
Coolest Desk Item:Autographed photo of Ernie Hudson
Favorite Movie: The Prestige
Favorite TV Show: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Favorite Band: Radiohead
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Our home playoff matches in 2012 at BBVA Compass Stadium against Sporting KC and DC United. I still get chills thinking about the amazing atmosphere we had for both matches...something I'll never forget.
About Me: Born and raised in Houston, and looking forward to becoming an uncle for the first time this year. Ever since my junior year of college I knew I wanted to work in sports. My biggest passion is cycling so you will probably see me on the road at some point!
Amy Statler - Partnership Activation Coordinator
Dynamo debut: June 2011
Hometown: New Braunfels, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Coolest Desk Item: Bad Cat Calendar
Favorite Movie:Dumb and Dumber, Forrest Gump, The Lion King
Favorite TV Show:Friends
Favorite Band: Coldplay, Escala, the Lumineers, the Script
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Standing next to the supporters section at the inaugural Dynamo match at BBVA Compass Stadium when Brad Davis scored his goal
About Me: I grew up playing soccer, so being able to work for a team like the Dynamo is so rewarding. I would like to be fluent in Spanish, learn how to play the violin and visit Australia. I also have dual citizenship with Canada and the U.S. Pretty neat eh?
TICKETING
Marcus Madlock - Director, Ticket Sales, (713) 276-7501
Dynamo debut: 2010
Hometown: Dallas, TX
College: Texas A&M
Coolest Desk Item: Orange M&M Coffee Cup
Favorite Movie: Slumdog Millionaire
Favorite TV Show: House of Lies
Favorite Band: New Found Glory
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Attending the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals viewing party and watching our guys advance onto the 2011 MLS Cup Finals.
About Me: I am an avid sports fan; who enjoys attending live sporting events as well as trying to keep the ball in bounce on a golf course. I also enjoy spending time with family, friends, listening all genres of music and traveling.
Dave Welsh - Director, Ticket Operations, (713) 276-7510
Dynamo debut: January 2013
Hometown: Topeka, KS
College: University of Kansas
Coolest Desk Item: Family pictures
Favorite Movie: Kelly's Heroes
Favorite TV Show: Frasier
Favorite Band: The yardbirds
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Opening game 2013 vs. DC United.
About Me: Spent 21 years in collegiate ticketing with Rice University and Texas Tech University. I'm happy to be back in Houston after a 10 year sabbatical. The Dynamo is a tremendous organization with outstanding leadership, and this is a very exciting time for everyone involved.
Mike Mondello - Assistant Director, Ticket Sales, (713) 276-7591
Dynamo debut: 2012
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
College: St. John's University
Coolest Desk Item: Picture of my kids
Favorite Movie: Roadhouse and Tommy
Favorite TV Show: Blue Bloods and Big Bang Theory
Favorite Band: The Who and Pearl Jam
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Going to my first Dynamo game and sitting with my wife in field seats. The Dynamo beat Philadelphia in a playoff game to advance to the Eastern Conference final.
About Me: I am married to the best wife on the planet and have been blessed with three wonderful children. I enjoy all sports, especially hockey and soccer. I am a huge NJ Devils, NY Mets and NY Giants fan. After spending 10 great years with the MetroStars/Red Bulls I decided it was time for a change. I’m truly excited to start my new life in Houston and to help the Dynamo become the preeminent franchise in MLS.
Vanessa Meeks - Assistant Manager, Ticket Sales, (713) 276-7515
Dynamo debut: 2006
Hometown: Mexico
College: Monterrey Tech
Coolest Desk Item: Pictures of the closest people in my life
Favorite Movie: Grease 1 and 2, The Proposal and every movie with Sandra Bullock or Jennifer Lopez
Favorite TV Show: King of Queens, House Hunters International
Favorite Band: U2
Favorite Dynamo Moment: When I was recognized in the MLS Best XI in sales in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Also, the two championships we won and being part of the groundbreaking for the new stadium.
About Me: I consider myself very competitive, a very hard-working person, and I love my job very much. My family is my life, especially my Mom. She is my idol and would do anything for them. I am very giving, loving, and appreciate a sincere and good friend.
Josh Givens - Senior Account Executive, Ticket Sales (713) 276-7530
Dynamo debut: 2010
Hometown: Akron, Ohio
College: University of West Florida
Coolest Desk Item: Orange Cowboy Hat
Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite TV Show: MacGyver
Favorite Band: Led Zeppelin
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Going to Kansas City and watching the Dynamo win the 2011 Eastern Conference Championship!
About Me: Yeah....If coach would of put me in the fourth quarter, we would've been state champions. No doubt. No doubt in my mind.
Meghan Slaughter - Account Executive, Ticket Sales (713) 276-7538
Dynamo debut: 2010
Hometown: Bellaire, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Coolest Desk Item: Baseball cell phone holder
Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday
Favorite TV Show: Chelsea Lately
Favorite Band: Drake
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Getting hired
About Me: The gym is my mecca.
Aran Haven-O'Donnell - Account Executive, Ticket Sales (713) 276-7512
Dynamo debut: 2010
Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
College: East Carolina University
Coolest Desk Item: My AEG hard hat in anticipation for the new stadium
Favorite Movie: Rocky IV
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Band: U2
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Taking out that team from Boston in back-to-back MLS Cups and painting Washington D.C. orange
About Me: My life is surrounded by soccer and I wouldn't want it to be any other way. Nothing makes me happier than to see full MLS stadiums. So give me a call so you can join in on the world's greatest sport.
Laith Yasiri - Senior Account Executive, Ticket Sales (713) 276-7583
Dynamo debut: 2010
Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
College: University of Minnesota
Coolest Desk Item: Pictures of youth teams I have coached in the past
Favorite Movie: Office Space
Favorite TV Show: Premier League Review Show and An Idiot Abroad
Favorite Band: I enjoy all types of music
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Traveling to Kansas City to watch us win the 2011 Eastern Conference championship
About Me: I am a soccer fan and coach that has been lucky enough to find a career in the sport I enjoy. There is nothing like seeing a professional soccer game in person. I would be excited to set up your corporate or personal experience with the world’s game. I’ll see you next matchday!
Geoff Adkinson - Account Executive, Ticket Sales (713) 276-7531
Dynamo debut: 2011
Hometown: Houston, TX
College: University of Texas - San Antonio
Coolest Desk Item: My stapler
Favorite Movie: Coming to America, Harlem Nights, Office Space
Favorite TV Show: Entourage, Family Guy, SportsCenter, Boondocks, The Sopranos
Favorite Band: Lil Wayne, Drake, Lupe Fiasco, Eminem
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Alex Dixon's last-second goal against Real Salt Lake
About Me: A member of KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity Inc. I’m very laid back, love sports and LOVE football!
Keil Austin - Account Executive, Ticket Sales (713) 276-7542
Dynamo debut: October 2011
Hometown: Kingwood, TX
College: Texas Tech and University of Houston
Coolest Desk Item: Mini American flag
Favorite Movie: Jaws, The Godfather and Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld, The Wife and Curb Your Enthusiasm
Favorite Band: Led Zeppelin and The Beatles
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Traveling to LA for the 2011 MLS Cup
About Me: I’m a laid back guy that tries to enjoy life every day. I’m a sports junkie and love and support all my Houston teams. I love movies, attending concerts and sporting events and try to get on the golf course as much as possible.
Alan Pitts - Account Executive, Ticket Sales (713) 276-7507
Dynamo debut: October 2013
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
College: Saint Louis University
Coolest Desk Item: Billiken
Favorite Movie: The Prestige, Inception
Favorite TV Show: Games of Thrones
Favorite Band: Pink Floyd
Favorite Dynamo Moment: The team's latest victory!
About Me: After a childhood of playing soccer, I started my career in sports business at SLU as the baseball team’s student manager and play by play announcer, as well as completing internships with the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Frontier League’s Gateway Grizzlies. After graduating, I moved out to Arizona and spent a year with the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL. After 7 months with the Rockets, I excitedly accepted a position here with the best team in Houston! I spend my free time with family & friends, especially my fiancée Sarah and my corgi Colby. You can find me at the dog park, at home lounging & grilling, or at the stadium enjoying another Dynamo win! Give me a call to find out more, at (713) 276-7507.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
James Clarkson - Director, Youth Development
Dynamo debut: 2006
Hometown: Wisbech, England
College: NORCAT
Coolest Desk Item: Fan
Favorite Movie: Snatch
Favorite TV Show: Premier League Review Show
Favorite Band: The Jam
Favorite Dynamo Moment: When Francisco Navas Cobo made his debut with the Dynamo first team.
About Me: Click here for a full bio
Eddie Robinson - Assistant Director, Youth Development
Dynamo debut: Player: 2006; Front Office: 2012
Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina
College: UNC - Chapel Hill
Coolest Desk Item: Porcelin hand
Favorite Movie: Talladega Nights
Favorite Band: George Strait
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Either MLS Cup
About Me: If you want to stay on my good side, don't mess with my family or my food. I'm addicted to golf and I'm a video game geek. I am a greeter at my church and am desperately seeking a cure for hair loss
Michael Fasching - Youth Development Coordinator
Dynamo debut: 2009
Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
College: Stephen F. Austin State University
Coolest Desk Item: Brian Ching and Stuart Holden bobbleheads
Favorite Movie: Dazed and Confused
Favorite TV Show: Pull (Fuel TV)
Favorite Band: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2006 MLS Cup championship
About Me: I love soccer, and I’ve played my whole life. I now enjoy working with Houston’s elite youth soccer players in a professional organization. I love spending time with my family and friends. My other love is wakeskating, and I ride every chance I get.
HOUSTON AMATEUR SPORTS PARK
Adrian Moses - General Manager; Director of Soccer Programs
Dynamo debut: 2010
Hometown: Reigate, UK
College: St. Mary's University College, Twickenham, UK
Coolest Desk Item: Bose speakers (Thanks GR)
Favorite Movie: Quadrophenia
Favorite TV Show: Workaholics
Favorite Band: The Jam
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Brad Davis' last minute winner vs Santos Laguna, 3/5/13
About Me: Working within soccer has always been an ambition of mine. It is my goal to continue my own soccer education and pass on my enthusiasm and knowledge of the game to others. With each player that the Houston Dynamo comes in contact with, we have an opportunity to set challenging goals, make immediate impacts and set a foundation for success in the future. Before working with the Dynamo, I spent 8 years in New Jersey working for MetroStars/Red Bull New York, firstly as a coach, then as Manager of Youth Training Programs. I have no family in the U.S. other than the good friends I’ve made. My mum and dad still live at home, with my 2 older brothers living close by and I have an older sister who lives in Scotland.
Justin Neese - Soccer Programs Manager
Dynamo debut: 2012
Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas
College: University of Dallas
Favorite Movie: Dark Knight Rises
Favorite TV Show: Curb Your Enthusiasm and Top Chef
Favorite Band: Wilco
Favorite Dynamo Moment: The first time that I was able to coach in a Dynamo kit. I am really proud to have the opportunity to work in youth development in the MLS and am excited to see how we can make an impact on the future of our game in this country.
Chris Thompson - Operations Manager, Houston Amateur Sports Park
Dynamo debut: 2011
Hometown: Bulverde, TX
College: Texas State University (Undergrad - Exercise and Sport Science) and University of Arkansas (Grad - Sport Management)
Coolest Desk Item: Orange bear paw
Favorite Movie: Book of Eli, Silver Linings Playbook...anything with Denzel or Jennifer Lawrence...Hall Pass, old School
Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter, College Gameday, Sons of Anarchy, Big Bang Theory
Favorite Band: Muse, RHCP
Favorite Dynamo Moment: Treating my family to the 9/23/12 game in the pouring rain v. NE and being rewarded with a 2-0 win.
About me: I'm a sports junkie with a love for competition and interaction with US and international professional and collegiate sports clientele. I'm a certified fire fighter, medic, and personal trainer with a passion for saving and improving the lives of those around me. Personal hobbies include watersports, health/wellness, MMA, and Hogs/TXST sports...WOO PIG SOOIE, EAT EM UP! Recently married to my beautiful wife Lindsey whom I met through soccer at Texas State.
Natalie Webb - Field Coordinator, Houston Amateur Sports Park
Dynamo debut: 2012
Hometown: Richmond, TX
College: The University of Texas at Austin
Coolest Desk Item: Sadly my desk is pretty boring at the moment...
Favorite Movie: The Thomas Crown Affair, Anchorman, and Forest Gump
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family, New Girl, Dexter, and Revenge
Favorite Band: I like everything! To name a few..The Rolling Stones, Cory Morrow, and Bruno Mars
Favorite Dynamo Moment: My first Dynamo game at the stadium last May and finally getting to move into the offices at HASP.
About me: I love sports and am so excited that I am able to work in this industry, especially with the Dynamo! I love being at the beach, fishing, hanging out with family, painting, and a good dance party.